The Gauhati High Court ruled that a husband cannot avoid his legal obligation to pay maintenance to his wife by entering into a private agreement. The court emphasized that a wife’s right to maintenance is a statutory entitlement under Section 125 CrPC.
A couple in Mysuru got divorced after the husband complained that his wife only cooked Maggi noodles for every meal. This “Maggi case” sheds light on how small issues are contributing to the rising number of divorces in recent years.
In a recent case in Pune, a man was granted a divorce without alimony after his wife repeatedly ignored court orders to live together for a month. The court ruled that the wife’s refusal to comply with the order justified the divorce without financial support for her.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that women accused of non-bailable offenses, like murder, can be granted bail under Section 437 of the CrPC. This decision emphasizes statutory rights and sets a precedent for gender considerations in bail applications.
The Supreme Court ruled that a woman has the right to live in her home, whether it’s her in-laws’ or parents’ house. It condemned the practice of evicting women over family disputes, stressing their societal and legal protections.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that compensation paid to a woman in a false rape case must be refunded. The court observed that false allegations waste resources and burden taxpayers, granting bail to the accused.
In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a dowry harassment case against Mohammed Shameer and his family, highlighting the misuse of legal provisions, especially against an 80-year-old bedridden grandmother.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a father cannot avoid his responsibility to provide for his child, even if the mother is working and earning. The court overturned a family court decision, ensuring the child’s right to maintenance.
In a rare domestic violence case in Rajasthan, a husband accused his wife of physical abuse. Supported by CCTV footage, the man sought police protection, and the court has ordered an investigation.
Journalist Bharathy Singaravel shared her experience of being denied a rental house in Chennai. The reason? A bachelor tenant objected to living next to a single woman. Her story sheds light on biases against female renters.
